Cutter Table Maintenance

The table of a paper cutter requires periodic maintenance
to remove surface oxidation. Polishing is also required to
provide a smooth surface for paper to move freely. The
frequency of this maintenance will be determined by a number
of factors. Among these are the humidity, environmental
dust, handprints, liquid spills, and type of paper stock. We
recommend the use of the Challenge Cutter Care Kit P/N 16077
for of your table care needs.

To prepare a new machine’s table, follow the procedure
below:

Remove the rust-protective coating from the table with a
solvent.

Remove all solvent residue from the table with a dry cloth.
Continue until the cloth your are using shows no sign of
residue.

Apply a light coating of an SAE 10-weight non-detergent
motor oil or equivalent to the table and allow it to
penetrate for at least one hour.

Remove all excess oil from the table with paper toweling
(not cloth) until the paper towel you are using shows no
sign of oil.

Apply a paste wax (Challenge P/N 16078) to the table to seal
the pores of the metal.

Note: Do not use a wax that contains a cleaning compound on
the table. The cleaner contains microscopic abrasive
particles that will cause wear between the table and the
bottom of the backgauge. A silicone spray (Challenge P/N
16079) will show the same type of wear as the cleaner if the
excess silicone is not removed. If the excess is not
removed, the silicone spray has a substance that holds the
silicone to the surface it is sprayed on that causes a
black, gummy build-up under the backgauge. If a silicone
spray is used, paper toweling must be used to remove the
excess to prevent this wear and build-up.

To clean surface oxidation from a table, follow the
procedure below:

Spray “Rust-B-Gone” (Challenge P/N 16080) on the table and
allow it to dissolve the rust. Then remove it with paper
toweling. Or, pour a small quantity of an SAE 10-weight
motor oil onto the table. Using a Scotch-Brite Pad or a 400
grit sand paper, polish the table following the “grain” of
the metal until all oxidation is removed to your
satisfaction.

Remove all of the oil from the table until the cloth you are
using shows no sign of residue.

Apply a light coating of an SAE 10-weight non-detergent
motor oil or equivalent to the table and allow it to
penetrate for at least one hour.

Remove all excess oil from the table with paper toweling
(not cloth) until the paper towel you are using shows no
sign of oil.

Apply a paste wax (Challenge P/N 16078) to the table to seal
the pores of the metal.

Note: Do not use a wax that contains a cleaning compound on
the table. The cleaner contains microscopic abrasive
particles that will cause wear between the table and the
bottom of the backgauge. A silicone spray (Challenge P/N
16079) will show the same type of wear as the cleaner if the
excess silicone is not removed. If the excess is not
removed, the silicone spray has a substance that holds the
silicone to the surface it is sprayed on that causes a
black, gummy build-up under the backgauge. If a silicone
spray is used, paper toweling must be used to remove the
excess to prevent this wear and build-up.